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Old_Scientist
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RE: Heat Pump SCOPs – The Truth Might Not Be What You Think

Sufficient system volume is also essential for ensuring there is enough energy in the system to perform effective defrost cycles (unless there is some...

8 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: Heat Pump SCOPs – The Truth Might Not Be What You Think

We run a standard flow temp of around 32C all year round (certainly between 30-35C) and achieve a comfortable (for us) 20C room temp. Our radiators ar...

8 months ago
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Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHPs)
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RE: What crazy nonsense are inverter limits and why are they imposed?

@howardp99 We have an electric Rangemaster cooker that uses propane for the hobs. We pay around £95 for a 47kg cylinder which lasts us around 18-24 mo...

8 months ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: What crazy nonsense are inverter limits and why are they imposed?

@howardp99 Yes, I get how the inverter rating is limiting, especially during the evening peak in winter when cooking. I figure our ASHP and background...

8 months ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: is a home battery without an EV worth it?

You would think, but when I had my Powerwall 3 installed, the main installer/electrician was here for 3 full days doing the battery and gateway instal...

8 months ago
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Energy Storage
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RE: Electricity price predictions

@diverted-energy I totally agree, but a regulated minimum would at least be a starting point and if it achieved nothing other than reducing export of ...

8 months ago
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Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring, Electrics & Providers
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RE: Electricity price predictions

I remember reading about that at the time. So long as energy is just a commodity that can be traded to the highest bidder... I don't have the answ...

8 months ago
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Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring, Electrics & Providers
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RE: Electricity price predictions

I agree @tim441. I would love to see planning regulations for all new developments of any size (say, more than 5 properties) be required to fit 3-4kWp...

8 months ago
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Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring, Electrics & Providers
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Intelligent Octopus Flux (IOF) Review
8 months ago
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Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring, Electrics & Providers
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RE: Octopus tariffs - a quick comparison

GivEnergy, Enphase, SolarEdge and Tesla batteries are now supported. It's a net metering tariff where import and export cost the same. Octopus control...

8 months ago
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Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring, Electrics & Providers
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RE: Electricity price predictions

Worryingly, my son said to me the other day "if your generation don't care, why should we?" when I asked him why he doesn't bother using the recycling...

8 months ago
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Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring, Electrics & Providers
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RE: Electricity price predictions

Exactly this! It's far easier to throw mud than to offer solutions, or even engage in constructive debate. Even the Tories are now leaning in the ...

8 months ago
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Electricity, Tariffs, Monitoring, Electrics & Providers
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